Blackthorn flowers, Prunus spinosa

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The black thorn flowers in a profuse splash of colour breaking the drab monotany of winter.

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Size: 5000px × 3750px
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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